Knox County Hospital Home Care
Knox City, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 458324)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (940) 657-3013 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Knox County Hospital Home Care holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not listed in the available CMS data, so that measure should be confirmed on Medicare Care Compare.
Knox County Hospital Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Speech Pathology services. The agency serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Knox City, Texas.
Yes, Knox County Hospital Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 458324, certified since March 29, 1995, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification confirms the agency meets federal requirements to participate in the Medicare home health benefit.
About this agency
Knox County Hospital Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Knox City, Texas, certified since March 29, 1995. The agency is government-owned and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Speech Pathology services to patients across a service area covering 16 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Knox County Hospital Home Care holds a 2-star overall quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not provided in the available CMS data, so this measure should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS data on process measures shows that 96.04% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, reflecting how quickly the agency began services. Among patients assessed for mobility, 63.16% showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, per CMS outcome measures.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent reporting period available at the time of this profile. Families considering this agency should review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome percentages are updated periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Knox County Hospital Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 458324), so eligible home health services are covered by Medicare when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data; contact the agency at (940) 657-3013 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and outcome measures on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL for CCN 458324.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Knox City, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by contacting the agency directly at (940) 657-3013.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing, physical therapy, and speech pathology services this agency provides, involves skilled medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care generally covers personal assistance without clinical services; the data provided does not detail non-medical offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 1995.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Knox County Hospital Home Care is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (940) 657-3013 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Knox County Hospital Home Care at (940) 657-3013.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/29/1995. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.